The Sanyo PLV-Z2 is equipped to accept a variety of input sources including PC, DVD and games consoles. Connections include Component Video in, S-Video in as well as DVI-I in.

The Z2 features manual vertical and horizontal lens shift that lets the user adjust the position of the projected image relative to the projector. It also offers an adjustable lens aperture that lets the user select either optimum brightness or optimum contrast depending upon the best option for the particular viewing environment. Air intakes are on the rear and bottom of the unit, and exhaust is out the side, making it suitable for easy shelf-mounting on a rear wall.